Community College of Rhode Island Looking for Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Full Time

Department: Vice President of Student Affairs Office

About CCRI

The Community College
of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement
for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and
we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional
and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences,
backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally
competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and
what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

Posting Details > Special Instructions
to Applicants

To apply for this position:

* Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a
cover letter and resume by the closing date.
* If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history,
please
disregard these sections within the online application.
* Please include the contact information for three (3)
references within the application.
* Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
* Please note
that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully
vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here.

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY:
401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO
Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits
discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or
expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected
veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data,
support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus
safety.

Job Summary

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Affairs is a strategic partner to the
Vice President for Student Affairs/Chief Outcomes Officer who will work across the Division and College with a focus on improving the
student experience and increasing student success and engagement.

The AVP for Student Affairs provides executive-level
support to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Chief Outcomes Officer and advances the division’s mission through effective and efficient
support for the Vice President’s priorities and strategic vision. The AVP for Student Affairs oversees divisional and departmental
assessment efforts, leads cross-divisional student success efforts, and enhances administrative effectiveness through inter-departmental
collaboration. With a sharp focus and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the AVP provides leadership and a vision for
student engagement to create an unsurpassed experience for all students.

The AVP for Student Affairs reports directly to the Vice
President for Student Affairs/Chief Outcomes Officer. The AVP plays a pivotal role in advancing student success by working collaboratively
and creatively with the entire campus community to bring a sense of vision and cohesion to student engagement. The AVP will advance broad
strategic and innovative objectives of the student experience while providing visionary leadership and administrative oversight for the Dean
of Students, Student Life, Athletics, Opportunity, and Outreach (TRIO), Disability Services, Community and Social Resources, the Student
Success Center, and Health Services and assessment and personnel across the Division. The AVP will serve in a leadership role in the
Division of Student Affairs in the absence of the Vice President.

Duties and
Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Commitment to and understanding of the
  diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college personnel, students, and the community served by the
  College.
• Advancing the division’s mission through analysis, assessment, creation, planning, and execution of large-scale strategic
  initiatives, including assignment and allocation of staff and financial resources. Developing and implementing the Division strategic
  plan.

Program Management:

• Acting as the lead project manager for special projects at the
  request of the Vice President for
• Student Affairs/Chief Outcomes Officer. Monitoring and managing initiatives and special projects
  established by the Vice President to ensure timely and successful
  completion.

Communication:

• We seek a candidate who is able to listen and respond directly to
  questions, articulate their thoughts in a comprehensible manner both orally and in writing and using multiple technologies, communicate and
  work effectively with colleagues and students from different backgrounds, and who is both comfortable with and effective in conflict
  situations.
• Analyze and interpret all assessment data for all projects.

Leadership, Innovation, and
Organization:

• Performing a wide range of executive and high-level organizational and operational duties of broad
  scope and complexity requiring high levels of professional ability, organizational skills, originality, mature judgment, problem-solving,
  and a thorough knowledge of the college’s academic, administrative, and organizational structure.
• Proposing, implementing, and
  assessing joint Student Affairs and Academic Affairs partnerships and collaborations to implement a holistic and integrated model of student
  success including key stakeholders in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Institutional Equity designed to meet or exceed the academic
  success, retention, and completion student success benchmarks.
• Establishing and implementing an ongoing student engagement plan.
  Providing coordination of intentional and impactful engagement efforts. Providing vision, strategic direction, and accountability for
  developing programs supporting student personal and academic paths that deepen connections and establish belonging within the
  college.
• Under the direction of the Vice President oversee the Division-wide comprehensive program review process. In addition to
  this, develop, review, and assess for improvement fiscal and capital improvement plans for the Division.

Teamwork/
Collaboration:

• Overseeing succession planning efforts across the Division. Serving as departmental liaison with Human
  Resources and Institutional Equity. Facilitating search, hiring, and classification requests for the Division.
• Representing the
  Division of Student Affairs on College-wide committees and task forces as appointed by the Vice President.
• Initiating, guiding, and
  overseeing the community, state, and regional outreach efforts and programs under the Division’s responsibilities.
• Under the
  direction of the Vice President and in partnership with the CCRI Foundation staff, expanding development efforts in the division of Student
  Affairs and serving as liaison to the college’s foundation and alumni offices as appropriate. Coordinating constituency involvement in
  development efforts when needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs additional
duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree is required.
• Minimum of five years of
  experience in providing services, programs, and resources that help students learn and grow outside of the classroom is
  required.
• Strong participatory leadership skills and experience in planning and developing student-centered programs is
  essential.
• Strong data analysis and research skills, with exceptional interpersonal, motivation, and communications skills is
  required.
• Supervisory experi­ence is required.
• Must have access to and use of own transportation.

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate degree is preferred.

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Information

Salary commensurate with education and
experience

Collective Bargaining Unit

BOE

Academic/Calendar Year

Calendar

Work
Schedule Information

Non-Standard; 35 hours per week; evening/weekend work occasionally required

Posting
Number

SF00782

Quick Link

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/3811

Disability
Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process.
If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human
Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a
dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment
to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation,
genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination
shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: [email protected].

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual
report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%
20Report%202019.pd

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

CCRI recognizes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment and to helping prepare our students for lifelong success. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here: http://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/clery/report/